ESAOTE MyLab Five vs GE Venue 50
ESAOTE MyLab Five and GE Venue 50 differ in 4 of the 12 specifications recorded for both models. Indicative prices run $2,200 – $4,960 for the ESAOTE MyLab Five (Used) and $3,670 – $11,000 for the GE Venue 50 (Used) — the middle 80% of current listings. Both are available from verified suppliers: send one request for either model and we negotiate the price and arrange delivery.
The ESAOTE MyLab Five and the GE Venue 50 are compared here on 12 specifications that current listings report for both of them. They differ on 4 of those lines.
Price by condition
| Condition | ESAOTE MyLab Five | GE Venue 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,200 – $4,9605 priced · median $3,950 | $3,670 – $11,0006 priced · median $6,230 |
Middle 80% of asking prices. Configuration, probes and shipping are not included.
Specifications compared
| Specification | ESAOTE MyLab Five | GE Venue 50 |
|---|---|---|
| System type | Portable | Stationary |
| Transducer ports | 2 | 1 |
| Monitor size | 15″ | 12.1″ |
| Power Doppler | Optional | Yes |
| Tissue harmonic imaging | Yes | —Not specified |
| Continuous wave Doppler (CW) | Yes | —Not specified |
| Vascular package | —Not specified | Yes |
| System class | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| LCD display | Yes | Yes |
| M-mode | Yes | Yes |
| Color Doppler | Yes | Yes |
| Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) | Yes | Yes |
| General measurements | Yes | Yes |
| Cardiology package | Yes | Yes |
| OB/GYN package | Yes | Yes |
Highlighted rows are where the two machines differ. A dash means the specification is not recorded for that model, which is not the same as the machine not having it. Values come from current supplier listings of each model, so options fitted on an individual unit may vary.
ESAOTE MyLab Five vs GE Venue 50: prices and features
Current offers put the ESAOTE MyLab Five at $2,200–$4,960 in used condition and the GE Venue 50 at $3,670–$11,000 in used condition. Each figure is the range for that model's own condition, so read the labels before comparing: new, refurbished and used units trade differently.
Both report Color Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler (PW) and M-mode and the GE Venue 50 additionally reports Power Doppler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the ESAOTE MyLab Five and the GE Venue 50?
They differ on 4 lines of the comparison table. Among the differences: System type — Portable on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, Stationary on the GE Venue 50; Monitor size — 15″ on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, 12.1″ on the GE Venue 50; Transducer ports — 2 on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, 1 on the GE Venue 50; Power Doppler — Optional on the ESAOTE MyLab Five, Yes on the GE Venue 50. The full table on this page lists every line where the two disagree, as stated in current listings.
Which is cheaper, the ESAOTE MyLab Five or the GE Venue 50?
In used condition the ESAOTE MyLab Five is the cheaper of the two. Current offers put the ESAOTE MyLab Five at $2,200–$4,960 in used condition and the GE Venue 50 at $3,670–$11,000 in used condition. These are ranges of current offers and move with configuration and age, so treat them as a starting point, not a price tag.
Which should I choose, the ESAOTE MyLab Five or the GE Venue 50?
Both report OB/GYN, cardiology and general imaging, so for that work either one covers the task. The GE Venue 50 additionally reports Power Doppler. We do not rank the two: beyond the specifications, the choice comes down to the configuration each supplier actually offers, the transducers included and the price you are quoted.
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